PHC Guidelines Excerpts

PENNSYLVANIA
HUMANITIES
COUNCIL
GUIDELINES
EXCERPTS

Examples of Presentations
in the Humanities
Our Speakers offer presentations on a range of popular
humanities topics. PHC seeks presentations that go
beyond the traditional lecture/Q&A format. The following
are examples of successful 2010-2011 presentations.
The (R)Evolution of Nancy Drew, by Wilson College
Professor Michael Cornelius, examines the history of the
most famous juvenile detective character of all time and
her impact on American popular culture.
Can't Tell a Lie, Peach Cobbler Pie!, by African American
Storyteller Linda Goss, includes oral histories, family narratives,
folktales, legends and play-party songs from the African
American tradition.
Thaddeus Stevens: The Politics of Freedom, by Living
History Interpreter Steven Anderson, uses classic American
storytelling, excerpts from historical speeches and fiery
discussion to shed new light on Thaddeus Stevens.
Sevdalinka: A Musical Tour of Bosnia, by Folk Musician
Mensura Berberovic, takes participants through the life of
a Bosnian from cradle to grave—all through folk song.
For additional examples, see our full roster of
Speakers at www.pahumanities.org.
Commonwealth Speakers
The Commonwealth Speakers program provides free
humanities presenters for arts centers, public libraries,
senior centers, historical societies and other nonprofits
around the state and is designed to bring the community
together to share a life of learning. Commonwealth
Speakers is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities
Council, an independent nonprofit that supports arts and
heritage programs throughout Pennsylvania.
Call for Applications
Audience members call the Commonwealth Speakers pro-
gram “utterly charming, entertaining and educational.”
One at the Montgomery-Norristown Public Library said, “I
learned a lot without even realizing it... because I was
having so much fun!”
You can become a part of this experience. Apply now
to become a Commonwealth Speaker!
Warren Hoffman presents Blacks and Jews on Stage and Screen.
2012–13 Call for Speakers
To apply to the Speaker’s program, please complete the application form on pages 3 and 4.
Please type or print all responses. Applications must be postmarked by February 21, 2011.
Mail to PHC, 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 715, Philadelphia PA 19106,
Attention: CWS Applications.

Eligibility Requirements
To apply to the 2012-13 season, prospective
Speakers must:
• Be available to present from January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2013
• Be able to offer the presentation anywhere in Pennsylvania
• Permanently reside or be employed full-time in Pennsylvania
Benefits to Speakers
Speakers Receive:
• $300 honorarium per presentation, as well as full
reimbursement for all travel expenses
• Consideration for PHC’s new television series
Humanities on the Road, which showcases
Speakers and reaches 3.3 million viewers
• State-wide recognition for your expertise
• Opportunity to feed the intellectual curiosity of life-long
learners and to learn from their shared experience
Selection Criteria
The Speaker selection process is competitive. A panel
of leaders and peers from the arts and heritage communi-
ty reviews all applications and evaluates them for the
following criteria:
• Strong humanities content that articulates overarching
themes and questions
• Solid credentials, authority on the subject and passion
for the topic
• Ability to engage diverse audiences, encourage exploration
and provide an enjoyable learning experience
Clockwise: Charles Pettaway presents
The Black Mozart: Joseph Boulogna
Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Francisco
Javier Hernandez Carbajal presents
Mexican Identity in the XXI Century,
Paula Purnell presents Celebrate
Pennsylvania! A History in Story and
Song and Anna Drozdowski presents
Ballet: From Studio to Stage.
What are the humanities? Disciplines of the liberal arts
are often cited when the humanities are defined—history,
literature, philosophy, the history and criticism of the arts,
folklore, comparative religion, etc. What is essential to
these fields of knowledge is a special approach to under-
standing the human experience based on reflection and
dialogue. This approach is at the core of the humanities.
An important goal of humanities programming is to inspire
discussion and to encourage a better understanding of
ourselves and others, past and present.
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2012–13 Application Form: 1 of 2
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide both home and work addresses. Check the box next to your preferred mailing address.
Home Address Street ______________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________________
Phone (______)___________________________ E-mail _____________________________________
Work Address Organization _________________________________________________________________________
Street ______________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________________
Phone (______)___________________________ E-mail _____________________________________
If Applicable: Cell Phone (______)______________________ Website __________________________________
Please fill in check box to receive information via email on PHC programs and activities.
Preferred e-mail address ___________________________________________________________
Your presentation falls into the following categories: (select all that apply)
Family/Younger Audience presentation Hands-on/Active Participatory presentation
Lecture/Discussion presentation Performance/Discussion presentation
Please list any materials or equipment that will be used during the presentation (e.g., LCD projector, musical instrument,
artifacts, PowerPoint, video, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about this opportunity? ______________________________________________________________
Supplemental Application Materials
In addition to pages 3 and 4 of these guidelines, please complete and submit the following in the order below.
Note: applications that are incomplete or do not comply with these guidelines will be returned without review.
Presentation Title & Description: Applicants can apply for one presentation only. On a separate sheet, indicate
your presentation title and description. Titles of seven words or less are highly preferred. Include a detailed description of
no more than 500 words that explains the content of your talk (what you plan to present), the format of your talk (how you
plan to present it) and your plan for engaging the audience.
Personal Statement: On a separate single-sided sheet explain why you want to be a Speaker. Describe your personal
journey to the subject, your experience as a public presenter or educator, as well as the expertise you bring to the topic.
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Resume, C. V. or Performance Bio: Include no more than two pages that highlight your expertise related to your
proposed presentation. Also include information that speaks to your ability as a presenter and/or your familiarity with
educating public audiences (e.g., teaching awards, media interviews, museum talks, etc.) Note: Additional pages
will be discarded.
Work Sample: If your presentation includes a PERFORMANCE element, you are required to include two copies of
a recent (within the last five years) performance on CD-Rom or DVD*. You may submit an additional sample related
to your presentation. Each sample should be five minutes in length or less (two copies per sample).
If your presentation is NOT performance-based, you are required to include two copies of: EITHER a CD-Rom or
DVD* of a recent (within the last five years) public speaking engagement OR a recent writing sample (no more than
three pages) which demonstrates expertise in your subject (e.g., excerpt from a published article). Include two sets
of the sample. Note: additional pages will be discarded.
On a separate sheet, include a description of the work sample with your name, title of
the work, date and location of the performance or speaking engagement and any other
relevant technical information. If including a writing sample, include the date and place
of publication.
Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for work samples you would like returned to you.
*Some DVDs or CDs may not be compatible with our equipment. All DVDs or CDs must
be “playable” in a standard DVD player (in addition to the computer).
Postmark deadline is February 21, 2011.
2012–13 Application Form: 2 of 2
Clockwise: Steven Anderson presents Thaddeus Stevens: The
Politics of Freedom, Susan Leviton presents The Art of Jewish
Papercutting and Tom Breiding presents Steeltowns, Coalfields
and the Unbroken Circle.
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Angela Watson presents Healing African Dance.
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Become a Commonwealth Speaker
Current and past Speakers include poet laureates, orchestra
conductors, folk artists, award-winning journalists, professional
storytellers, published authors, distinguished academics, living
history interpreters and arts/museum educators. You could be
next — join our ranks!
How to Apply:
Review these guidelines and application materials.
Submit an application. PHC recommends that applications be
sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. PHC is not
responsible for applications that are lost or damaged in the
mail. The postmark deadline is February 21, 2011. We will
not accept applications that are incomplete or postmarked
after the deadline.
Notification letters will be sent to all applicants in June 2011.
For more information, visit www.pahumanities.org,
e-mail commonwealthspeakers@pahumanities.org or
call 800-462-0442.

Introduction
Humanities Grants fund public programs that promote lifelong learning among Pennsylvanians from all walks of life.
The goals of this grants program are to:
• Expand access to the humanities by funding innovative programming that reaches non-traditional audiences
• Support experiences that foster an enjoyment of learning
• Create opportunities for Pennsylvanians to explore and discuss history, arts, literature, philosophy and more—
and particularly how the ideas integral to these fields both shape and are shaped by the human experience
HumanitiesGrants 2007- 08
Guidelines and Application Form
(Left to right)
From Kindertransport, a dance tribute
to child survivors of the Holocaust.
Presented by The Children’s Cultural
Center in Bucks County.
From Our Barns, a learning center
equipped with photographs and historical
information on barns in Clifford Township.
Presented as part of the Clifford Township
Bicentennial.
From If My Eyes Speak–Photographs by
Adam Nadel. An exhibition comprised of
photographic portraits of individuals who
have been affected by or have perpetrated
acts of genocide in Bosnia, Darfur and
Rwanda. Presented by the American
Jewish Museum in Pittsburgh.
New Large Grant Deadlines:
July 1st for Intent to Apply Forms & September 1st for Invited Applications. See page 4.
Projects funded by Humanities Grants:
• Are designed for members of the general public
• Have a strong and clearly articulated humanities content
• Engage individuals in humanities-based discussions as a way to learn
from others
• Explore meaningful and relevant issues in an open-ended manner
• Place humanities scholars or experts and, where appropriate, artists and
other experts, in a central role in planning and presenting programs
• Give community members a significant role in planning and shaping
the project
• Are new or special projects. Or are ongoing projects that require
Humanities Grant funds to add a new humanities component or to
reach a new audience
PHC Pennsylvania
Humanities
Council

THE HUMANITIES are stories of human struggle and success, conflict and
community, rooted in history, literature and other fields of knowledge.
They are ways to think critically about our most meaningful journeys: the
search through experience for wisdom, and the search through personal
life for connections to the lives of others around us, to those who have
gone before us, and those who will come after us. Besides history and
literature, humanities fields include philosophy, the history and criticism of
the arts, comparative religion and others.
The Humanities in Public Programming
The humanities are an excellent resource for engaging people in learning. With Humanities Grants, organizations can
enrich Pennsylvanians’ understanding of the human experience. The humanities provide historical, critical or personal
contexts and help participants analyze and interpret ideas, themes and questions raised by a program.
Examples of Humanities Programming:
• Women in the Civil War: What roles did diverse women play during the war—on the home front as well as
the battlefield? How did their backgrounds influence the kinds of roles they took? How did the war reshape
conventional gender roles? How do their roles compare to those of women today?
• Contemporary Indian art: How do contemporary Indian artists integrate India’s cultural traditions with
contemporary media and methods? How do they address issues concerning India’s rise as a political and
economic power? How does their work express the upheavals caused by global popular culture’s impact on
ancient culture and traditions?
• Urban neighborhoods: How do neighborhoods change over time? What places and institutions are important
landmarks in these communities? How have new groups of residents transformed the landscape? What
memories shape a neighborhood’s identity? What associations connect neighborhoods to communities in
other parts of the nation and the world?
Projects funded by Humanities Grants involve humanities experts in planning and presenting a public program. PHC
defines a “humanities expert” as someone with a graduate degree in a humanities field and/or someone who has
done extensive humanities-oriented research or has other interpretive experience. Artists can serve as humanities
experts if their bios or resumes demonstrate their expertise in the humanities, e.g., through publications or work
experience. Artists are involved in programs where the arts play a major role.
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Some humanities programs that organizations can sponsor include:
• A discussion group in which participants examine a book or film with a
scholar
• Workshops, walking tours, panel discussions or lectures accompanying
an exhibit or performance
• Discussion sessions about personal stories and their significance
which then form the basis of an original work of art such as a play
• Craft demonstrations integrating conversations about the craft and its
relation to cultural traditions or historical themes

Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
• 501(c)(3) organizations and local and state governmental agencies
that are conducting activities in Pennsylvania
• Ad hoc groups formed for the specific purpose of this project
• Colleges and universities proposing public programs that involve the
community in planning, execution and participation, and that will
attract the general public in addition to a campus audience
The following are not eligible:
• Individuals
• For-profit businesses
• Organizations that have received three or more years of PHC funding
for any one project or series of projects
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NOTE ON LOCAL HISTORY PROJECTS
At the core of humanities programs are the
exploration and exchange of diverse ideas
and perspectives which help us understand
our experiences and also those of other
peoples. Projects that are primarily concerned
with conveying historical information or
which appeal principally to an institution’s
membership are not supported by PHC.
Note: For high-quality Pennsylvania history
projects—which do not involve the
humanities—please contact the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission.
Information on PHMC grants is available at
www.phmc.state.pa.us.
PHC invites proposals that explore significant
events and themes in American history. We
are committed to keeping the stories of our
nation alive so that, together, we can create
a hopeful future. PHC is particularly
interested in projects that reflect on stories
from American history that have urgent
importance for our lives today and are critical
to our future as a people. Projects should
illuminate current concerns, advance
knowledge of the American experience and
express diverse perspectives. History
projects may be funded in part by the
National Endowment for the Humanities as
part of its We the People initiative on
American history.
(All pictures)
From Once Upon A Nation
which places trained storytellers
at sites across Philadelphia’s
historic district. Visitors are
provided with free and inter-
active stories about diverse
Americans from the 17th, 18th
and 19th centuries. Presented
by Historic Philadelphia.

Types of Humanities Grants
• DEADLINE: Rolling, but must be received at least 8 weeks before project start date.
• One application per year may be submitted.
• DEADLINE: Rolling, but must be received at least 12 weeks before the project start date.
• More than one application per year may be submitted.
• Supplemental funds from PHC, for up to $6,000, may be available through Gift-and-Matching. See page 7.
• NEW POSTMARK DEADLINES: July 1 for Intent-to-Apply forms. September 1 for invited applications. For projects that
begin no earlier than February 1.
• More than one Intent-to-Apply form may be submitted per year with prior permission from PHC. One invited
application may be submitted.
All applicants must provide at minimum a contribution that, in value, equals or exceeds the requested funds.
See page 7.
Quick Grants
Requests up to $500
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Small Grants
Requests between $501 and $3,000
What Grant Funds Cover
Humanities Grants underwrite costs related to the PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
These include:
• Honoraria and travel expenses for humanities scholars and other experts
• Audience recruitment and promotion costs
• Costs of materials necessary to the project, such as books for book discussion
programs
• Production expenses, such as the costs of mounting and producing exhibitions
and performances and of renting and handling special equipment or facilities
(sound equipment, lights, musical instruments, projectors, screens)
• Rental costs for programs created by other organizations, if the overall project has the required humanities content
Please note: Exhibition/installation projects must include detailed plans for interpretive programming.
Large Grants
Requests over $3,000, with a maximum request of $20,000

What Grant Funds Cover (continued)
Humanities Grants also cover expenses associated with the DEVELOPMENT
AND PLANNING OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS in collaboration with humanities
scholars and other experts.
Planning activities must lead to the development of a public program and
may include:
• Advisory panel meetings or individual consultations
• Research conducted or assisted by humanities experts, such as
reviewing items in a museum’s collection or documenting oral
histories. (When research is done by organization staff or volunteers,
it must be completed with the guidance of a humanities expert.)
Planning projects can allow grantees to prepare proposals for larger PHC
grants or for grants from other organizations.
Note on Media Projects
Media projects must be commissioned by a nonprofit organization to be
eligible for funding. They must have strong Pennsylvania content and
appeal primarily to Pennsylvanians. Funding is available mainly for
preproduction, but applicants also may request some support for production
costs. Note: Humanities experts must be involved in planning and development.
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WHAT GRANT FUNDS DON’T COVER:
• Expenses incurred prior to the
awarding of the grant
• Programs that are not available to
the general public
• Programs presented outside of
Pennsylvania
• Capital expenditures including
expenses for the acquisition of
permanent facilities or equipment
• Activities associated with institutional
planning, general operating support,
staff development or fundraising
• Writing or production of a
publication—not integral to a
PHC-funded public program
• Collection, conservation or
preservation of oral histories,
photographs or other materials—not
directly related to a public program
• Media projects that are the
endeavor of an individual rather
than commissioned by a nonprofit
organization
• Research, unless it is conducted
expressly to plan a public humanities
program
• Outreach efforts planned for the
community by academic or
scholarly organizations or major
cultural organizations that do not
significantly involve the community
• Internships, fellowships or scholarship
• Activities for which academic credit
is given
• Hospitality expenses including
food and beverage costs
• Activities that have a religious
purpose
• Activities supported by an active
PHC grant
Artist-in-residence Brett Keyser as “Turkomaton.” Inspired by a traveling chess set in an
exhibit celebrating the Ben Franklin tercentenary, “Turkomaton” raised questions about
human intelligence, intelligent machines and the virtues of strategy and discipline
associated with chess. Presented by the Museum of the American Philosophical Society.

CONTACT PHC
AT 800-462-0442 OR
VISIT WWW.PAHUMANITIES.ORG
WITH QUESTIONS.
Review Criteria
Humanities Grants proposals are evaluated according to the following criteria.
Responsiveness to the Community (40 points)
• Commitment to reaching the wider public, particularly nontraditional
audiences for humanities programming
• Understanding of the targeted audience(s) and their backgrounds,
needs and interests
• Effective process for enabling members of the targeted audience(s) to
play a significant role in planning and shaping the project
• Effective plan to attract members of the targeted audience(s) and/or
the wider public
• Accessibility to members of the targeted audience(s) and/or the wider
public
Project Content (40 points)
• Quality humanities content—Strong discussion components. Clearly
articulated topics, themes and questions. An open-ended approach
that presents a variety of viewpoints
• For arts-based projects and exhibition/installation projects—quality
arts or design content
• Program content and format that fosters enjoyment in learning and
that increases understanding of the project’s topic/themes and of the
humanities in general
• Innovative perspectives and formats that advance the field of public
culture
• Involvement of appropriate and qualified humanities scholars, and, if
applicable, artists and other experts, in the project’s development and
implementation
• Effective plans for assessing the project’s merit
Project Management (20 points)
• Applicant’s capacity to complete the project successfully, including
staffing, special expertise, track record and other resources
• Workable plan and schedule of activities
• Budget that is appropriate for the project
• Financial support from other sources
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From Ringing Out Freedom and
Independence in Germantown, a July 4th
celebration centered on the struggle for
freedom in America. Featuring the reading of
a famous Frederick Douglass speech by his
great-great grandson. Presented by Cliveden
of the National Trust in Philadelphia.
(Opposite - Left to right)
From Have You Eaten Yet?, an exhibit that
examined the Chinese restaurant and its role
in Chinese assimilation and American culture.
Presented by the Atwater Kent Museum of
Philadelphia.
From Great Novels to Great Films: American
Conflict and Identity, a five-part series that
explored films based on well-known novels.
Presented by Hiway Theatre in Montgomery
County.
The Lantern by Romare Bearden, part of an
exhibit and related programming on the
Harlem Renaissance. Presented by the Hoyt
Institute of Fine Arts in Lawrence County.

Applicant Contribution
Requirements
To demonstrate their community’s interest and support, all applicants must
provide at minimum, a contribution that, in value, equals or exceeds the
requested funds. For example, applicants requesting $1,500 must bring a
contribution of $1,500 to the project. This contribution can consist of cash
contributions, in-kind contributions or a combination of the two.
Applicant Contribution = Cash Contribution + In-Kind Contribution
Cash Contribution refers to monies raised for the project by the applicant
from sources such as individuals, corporations, foundations, state or local
governments and/or nonprofit agencies, etc. This also includes earned
income (e.g., admission or registration fees) anticipated by the applicant
which will directly support the project.
In-kind Contribution refers to non-cash contributions towards a project.
This refers to the dollar value of goods and/or services contributed to the
project by the applicant (e.g., % of staff salaries involved in the project,
miscellaneous expenses such as supplies) and/or a third-party (e.g.,
donated printing costs).
Gift-and-Matching
Gift-and-Matching is available to Large Grant applicants only. In addition
to requests of up to $20,000, applicants can apply for supplemental funds
through this special matching mechanism. Please note: this is above and
beyond the requested funds outlined on the Project Budget (A4).
For every $10 that an applicant raises in cash gifts from third-party sources,
PHC may give a $6 match.
For example, cash gifts of $1,000 from third-party sources could generate
a PHC match of $600. Cash gifts of $5,000, a match of $3,000. Cash gifts
of $10,000, a match of $6,000. The maximum amount of matching funds
that an applicant could receive from PHC is $6,000. Remember, this is
above and beyond any requested funds awarded.
Gift-and-Matching (continued):
• Applicants must apply for Gift-and-
Matching when submitting their
Large Grant application.
• The maximum Gift-and-Matching
amount is $16,000: $10,000 (third-
party gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match).
• Cash that is allocated in the
applicant contribution portion of
the budget cannot be used towards
Gift-and-Matching.
• Federal donations cannot be used
for matching purposes. Nor can
donations from persons or
institutions involved in the project,
family members of project
personnel, or current recipients of
PHC or National Endowment for
the Humanities grant funds.
• PHC matches only those cash gifts
received AFTER an applicant has
received notification of a PHC grant
award in January. Cash gifts
received before the grant is
awarded will NOT be matched.
• Grantees are not obligated
to pursue Gift-and-Matching,
but this vehicle is a good way
to demonstrate support from
the community.
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Primary funding for PHC’s Humanities
Grants comes from the National
Endowment for the Humanities. Any
views, findings, conclusions or
recommendations expressed by
grantees do not necessarily represent
those of the NEH.
Frequently asked
questions section now
on-line!
From Native American Spring and Fall
Festivals, a look at Native American culture
past and present. Featuring hands-on
activities, storytelling, drumming and dancing
from the Lenape tradition. Presented by the
Churchville Nature Center.
How to Apply
1. Review these guidelines and the Humanities
Grants application forms to determine if your
proposed project meets the program's requirements.
2. Submit an application. Instructions for preparing and
photocopying your proposal are included on the
application forms. PHC recommends that applications
be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. PHC
will not be responsible for applications that are lost or
damaged in the mail. Incomplete proposals or applications postmarked
later than the deadline will not be accepted. Applications cannot be
submitted on-line. Applicants will be notified of all funding decisions.
Note: Organizations interested in applying to the Large Grant program
must first submit an Intent-to-Apply form. See opposite page.
DEADLINES:
• Quick and Small Grant applications can be submitted at any time,
but must be received at least 8 weeks and 12 weeks, respectively,
before the project start date. PHC will respond to Quick Grant
applicants within 4-5 weeks of receipt and to Small Grant applicants
within 7-9 weeks.
Note: New Large Grant Deadlines!
• Large Grant Intent-to-Apply forms must be postmarked by July 1.
Invited applications must be postmarked by September 1. (For
projects that begin no earlier than February 1.) PHC will notify
applicants of final funding decisions by early January.
The Review Process
The PHC funding process is a highly competitive one; more proposals are
received than PHC can support. Proposals are evaluated against the
guidelines and submitted materials must clearly and effectively state the
applicant’s case. Quick and Small Grant applications are reviewed on a
rolling basis by PHC staff. Large Grant applications are reviewed annually
by a rotating advisory peer panel that makes funding recommendations to
PHC’s board. All funding decisions are made and ratified by the board.
As part of the evaluation process, Large Grant applications are scored on
the review criteria, see page 6. Award amounts reflect the scoring of the
applications and also the funds that PHC has available for funding.

Intent-to-Apply Form for Large Grants
Pennsylvania
Humanities
Council
The submission of an Intent-to-Apply form is required for Large Grants only. Its submission is the first step in the Large
Grant application process. Only those applicants that meet minimum requirements will be invited to move forward
in the process. Note new deadlines! The postmark deadline for Intent-to-Apply forms is July 1. The postmark deadline
for invited applications is September 1.
1. Sponsoring Organization
Organization Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ County: _____________
Phone: ______________________ FAX: ______________________ Website: ________________________
Have you received a grant from PHC before? ❏ Yes ❏ No
2. Project Information
Contact Person & Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________________
Project Dates (Start-End): ______________________________________________________________________
Project Location: _____________________________________________________________________________
3. Project Costs (See page 7)
Requested Funds $_________________
Applicant Contribution (cash + in-kind) $_________________
Gift-and-Matching (3rd party gifts + PHC match) $_________________
Maximum G&M amount is $16,000:
$10,000 (third-party gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match)
Total Project Costs $_________________
4. Project Description
On a separate single-sided page, briefly answer the following. Note: additional pages will be discarded.
A. What are the goals and activities of the project?
B. Who are you trying to reach? Why will this project be of interest to the people you are targeting? How will you
attract them?
C. Who are the humanities scholars, artists and other experts who have agreed to work on the project? What are
their responsibilities and qualifications for this project?
D. How will you use PHC funds for the project?
E. What resources (funds, special expertise and other resources) will you contribute to the project?
A1
Mail to: Pennsylvania Humanities Council, 325 Chestnut St., Ste 715, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2607
PleasePhotocopy
PHC

PleasePhotocopy
This form should be used in conjunction with current guidelines. Quick Grant applicants must complete pages A2-A4
and A9 only. Small Grant and Large Grant applicants to complete pages A2-A9. Please type all responses and collate
all copies, as directed on the Check List. Submit five sets of single-sided copies. Incomplete applications will not be
accepted. Applicants may create their own application forms as long as all elements of this form are included and
presented in the following order. Downloadable application forms available at www.pahumanities.org.
1. Type of Application (Check one)
❏ Quick Grant ❏ Small Grant ❏ Large Grant
2. Project Title:
3. Project Dates (Start-End):
4. Project Costs
Requested Funds $_________________
Applicant Contribution (cash + in-kind) $_________________
Gift-and-Matching (3rd party gifts + PHC match) $_________________
Maximum G&M amount is $16,000:
$10,000 (third-party gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match)
Total Project Costs $_________________
5. Sponsoring Organization Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: County:
Phone: FAX: Website:
District Numbers
US Congress ________________________ PA Senate _______________________ PA House _________________________
6. Sponsoring Organization’s Profile
Yearly Budget __________ Total Number of Paid Staff ______ Total Humanities Programs Last Year _____
Have you sponsored other programs through PHC? ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Unknown
If yes, check all that may apply: ❏ Grants ❏ Commonwealth Speakers ❏ Read About It! ❏ Other
How did you hear about this grant? ________________________________________________________________________
For PHC use only
Send application to: Pennsylvania Humanities Council, 325 Chestnut St., Ste 715, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2607. Attn: Virginia Fahey
2007 Humanities Grants Application A2
Application Form
PHC Pennsylvania
Humanities
Council

7. *Project Director’s Name & Title:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: FAX: E-mail:
8. *Fiscal Officer’s Name & Title:
Phone: FAX: E-mail:
9. * Authorizing Official’s Name & Title:
Phone: FAX: E-mail:
* One individual may not be the Director, Fiscal Officer and Authorizing Official. Another person must assume one role.
10. Project Summary
(Briefly, in about 100 words or less, describe project activities, identifying the humanities content and
program format)
11. Projected Audience Size:
12. Schedule of Project Events
(Identify all activities that require PHC funds.)
Date/Time Activity Location Participant Fee
13. Experts in the Humanities and other Fields
Name/Title Degree/Discipline Mailing Address Phone
Be sure to include bios or resumes for all key humanities scholars and, if applicable, artists and other experts who are
making significant contributions, with each copy of your application. See A6 for page restrictions.
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Project Budget
Use this format as a guide for presenting your budget. Lay out your columns and categories as illustrated below. The
use of an Excel spread sheet is recommended.
Categories Requested Funds Applicant Contributions Gift-and-Matching
A. Your Staff
(Indicate names, positions and rates)
Note: Up to 25% of overall budget may
be requested for staff salaries.
B. Advisors
(Indicate names and rates)
C. Program Personnel
(Indicate names, positions and rates for
presenters, workshop leaders, panelists, etc.)
*D. PHC Evaluator
(Large Grant applicants only must allocate
$150 in requested funds column)
E. Travel and Expenses
(Specify items and rates. Mileage should not
exceed $.41 per mile.)
F. Promotion
(Itemize)
G. Production Expenses
(Itemize)
H. Printing
(Itemize)
I. Postage
J. Telephone
K. Supplies or Materials
(Itemize)
L. Rental Costs
(Itemize)
M. Other
(Specify)
TOTALS
Key Terms:
• Requested Funds refer to the cash you are requesting from PHC to support your project.
• Applicant Contributions is your contribution to the project. All applicants must provide a contribution that, in value, equals or exceeds the requested funds.
Contributions can be a combination of cash and in-kind. See page 7.
• Gift-and-Matching is a special mechanism that enables Large Grant applicants (only) to apply for supplemental monies, above and beyond the requested
funds. For every $10 that an applicant raises from third-party sources, PHC may give a $6 match. PHC’s contribution to gift and matching has a maximum
dollar amount of $6,000. The total G&M figure may not exceed $16,000: $10,000 (third-party gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match). See page 7.
Maximum G&M amount is
$16,000: $10,000 (third-party
gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match)
(cash + in-kind)

Gift-and-Matching Budget
Relevant to Large Grant applicants only.
List the sources of all cash gifts from third-party sources (pending and confirmed) to be used towards PHC Gift-and-
Matching. Allowable third-party sources include individuals, corporations, foundations, state or local governments
and/or nonprofit agencies. Use this format as a guide for presenting your budget. Lay out your columns and
categories as illustrated below. The use of an Excel spreadsheet is recommended.
For every $10 that an applicant raises in cash gifts from third-party sources, PHC may give a $6 match. Remember,
this is above and beyond any requested funds awarded. For example,
Cash gifts of $1,000 from third-party sources could generate a PHC match of $600
Cash gifts of $5,000: a PHC match of $3,000
Cash gifts of $10,000: a PHC match of $6,000
Please note: Cash that is allocated in the applicant contribution portion of the budget (A4) cannot be used towards
Gift-and-Matching. The maximum amount of matching funds that an applicant could receive from PHC is $6,000. For
more information on Gift-and-Matching, see page 7.
Third-Party Cash Gifts
Source of Funding Solicited Amount Specify If Confirmed, Date Anticipated
Pending/Confirmed
$_________________ Total Solicited Third-Party Cash Gifts
$_________________ Potential PHC Match: (For every $10 raised, PHC may give a $6 match)
$_________________ Total Gift-and-Matching (3rd party gifts + PHC match)
Note: The maximum Gift-and-Matching amount is $16,000: $10,000 (third-party gifts) and $6,000 (PHC match).
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Narrative
All Small and Large Grant applicants must submit a narrative of four to six typed pages that answers the
following questions in the order listed. Use a reader-friendly font of 10 points or larger. Please note: pages in
excess of six pages will be discarded. Please single-side your copies.
A. Project Description
1. Briefly describe your organization and its mission.
2. Describe your project in detail. What work and/or events are planned? If you are primarily in the
planning phase of your project, please indicate this.
3. Specify the activities that require funding from PHC.
4. How will this project further your organization’s goals and mission?
5. How will you define and measure the success of your project?
B. Community Involvement
1. Describe the audience(s) that your project seeks to reach. What segments of the wider public, including
nontraditional audiences for humanities programs, will your project reach?
2. Explain why your project is significant to this audience. How will the project address their needs and
interests?
3. Describe your relationship to the targeted audience(s) and how your project will advance your
organization’s ability to serve this audience(s).
4. Explain how you will involve members of the targeted audience(s) in planning and shaping the project.
5. Describe your plans for publicizing the program. How will you attract members of the targeted
audience(s) and/or the wider public? How will you attract nontraditional audiences? Be specific.
C. Project Content
1. Describe the project’s humanities content. Be specific about the project’s discussion components; the
topics, themes and questions the project will explore; and the presentation of diverse viewpoints.
2. Describe how the content and format will foster an enjoyment of learning and also increase
understanding of the project’s topic/themes and of the humanities in general.
3. Describe any innovative perspectives and formats that your project will feature.
4. List the advisors who are shaping this project and their qualifications for this role.
5. List the non-staff humanities scholars, and, if applicable, artists and other experts who will serve as
presenters, panelists, workshop leaders, etc. Describe their qualifications for this project.
6. If applicable, describe the role of the arts or the installation of an exhibit in your project.
Send bios or resumes for all humanities scholars, and, if applicable, artists and other experts who are making significant
contributions to the project’s content and/or are bugeted to receive funds from PHC. Bios and resumes must be no more
than two pages each and should be included with each copy of your application. Note: excess pages will be discarded.
Please single-side your copies.

D. Project Management
1. List the staff members in your organization who are responsible for coordinating the project, their
specific responsibilities (planning, coordinating, presenting, evaluating, fundraising, marketing, etc.)
and their qualifications for the project.
2. Describe the specific capabilities of your organization that will help ensure the success of this project.
3. Discuss or clarify any unusual or large budget expenses, as listed on the Project Budget (A4).
4. If you have included in-kind contributions as part of the applicant contribution of your budget, describe
the donated goods and/or services and their sources.
5. If you are still raising funds for the project, specify the funds you are planning to raise and the sources
of those funds. Specify who is responsible for fundraising and their experience in this type of activity.
6. If you are a Large Grant applicant and plan to obtain supplemental funds through Gift-and-Matching,
list the monies you plan to raise and the sources of those funds on the G&M budget form (A5).
E. Work Sample Descriptions: Large Grant applicants only
1. On a separate sheet, list and describe work samples for artists and exhibition designers. See Work
Samples page (A8) for more information.
(Top)
From the Nate Smith Video Project, a short
documentary about the Pittsburgh labor
activist referred to as the father of the black
labor movement. Produced by Robert Morris
University in Allegheny County.
(Left)
From the Chinatown Oral History Project and
Walking Tour which explored the cultural,
historical, educational and economic aspects
of this Philadelphia neighborhood. Presented
by the Asian Arts Initiative.
(Right)
From Walker Evans and James Agee: Let Us
Now Praise Famous Men, an exhibition of
photojournalism with a moving account of rural
poverty in the US during the Depression.
Presented by the Westmoreland Museum of
American Art.

Work Samples
All Large Grant applicants requesting funds for arts activities or exhibitions/installations must submit
recent work samples by key artists or exhibition designers, particularly those who are budgeted to receive
funds from PHC. The samples demonstrate your project’s potential artistic or design quality—an important
part of the review criteria. Do not send samples in media not specified below.
Work Sample Format
• Visual arts: Submit an identical PowerPoint file with 12 images on two CDs, labeled with the applicant’s
name. Slides or hard copies of the images are not acceptable.
• Performing arts (literary readings, storytelling, dance, theater, musical performances): Submit two
identical copies of two performances on videotape (VHS), DVD or CD, labeled with the applicant’s name.
• Literary arts: Submit two identically printed copies of two work samples for writers who are not widely
known. The two samples, together, should not exceed 15 pages. (Note: extra pages will be discarded.) All
copies should include the applicant’s name.
• Exhibition/Installation: Submit an identical PowerPoint file with 12 images of a previous exhibition on
two CDs, labeled with the applicant’s name. Slides or hard copies of the images are not acceptable.
• Multidisciplinary arts: Submit a combination of samples, following the format guidelines above, that
represent the artistic disciplines encompassed by your project.
Work Sample Descriptions
Include a separate sheet describing each work sample.
• Visual arts: Include the title of each work, artist’s name, date of creation, medium and size of the object
in inches (HxWxD).
• Performing arts: Include the title of each work; the composer, choreographer or other creator and/or
performer; date and location of performance; and any relevant technical information.
• Literary arts: Include the title of each work, author’s name and publication information including
publication date.
• Exhibition/Installation: Include the title of the exhibition, the designer’s name, exhibition dates, venue
and any relevant technical information.

Certifications
1. Certification Regarding Nonprofit Status
The applicant certifies that the sponsoring organization for the project is not a for-profit business or an individual.
Nonprofit status: Attach an IRS letter and indicate whether public (governmental) ____ or private ____.
2. Certification Regarding the Nondiscrimination Statutes
The applicant (other than an individual who submits an application to the Pennsylvania Humanities Council)
certifies that it will comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and their implementing regulations:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S. C. 2000d et seq.), which provides that no person in the
United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which
the applicant received federal financial assistance;
(b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S. C. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance;
(c) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S. C. 1681 et seq.), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance;
(d) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S. C. 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, except that actions
which reasonably take age into account as a factor necessary for the normal operation or achievement of
any statutory objective of the project or activity shall not violate this statute; and
(e) The Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (28 CFR. 35.10 et seq.), which provides that no
qualified person with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be
denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination
by any such entity.
3. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion — Lower Tier
Covered Transactions (45 CFR 1169)
(a) The prospective lower tier participant certified, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.
(b) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in the
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
By signing and submitting this form, the individual applicant or the authorizing official of the applicant
institution is providing the applicable certifications regarding nonprofit status as well as debarment,
suspension, and compliance with the nondiscrimination statutes, as described above.
Required Signatures
Project Director__________________________________________ Date_______________________
Fiscal Officer __________________________________________ Date_______________________ __
Authorizing Official _____________________________________ Date________________________
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Check List
Please keep to the prescribed number of pages for the narrative and bios. Excess pages will be discarded.
Please type all responses and assemble COLLATED sets of copies as directed in the order that follows.
Materials are to be single-sided. Remember to keep a copy of the completed application for your records.
Quick Grant Applicants
Must be received by PHC at least 8 weeks before project start date
Small Grant Applicants
Must be received by PHC at least 12 weeks before project start date
5 copies ❏ Application Form (A2-A3)
5 copies ❏ Project Budget (A4)
5 copies ❏ Bios or resumes for scholars, artists, and other experts making significant contributions
Note: Each individual bio or resume must not exceed 2 pages
1 copy ❏ Certifications (A9)
1 copy ❏ 501(c)(3) form
5 copies ❏ Narrative (A6-A7)
Note: Not to exceed 6 pages
1 copy ❏ Certifications page (A9)
1 copy ❏ 501(c)(3) form
2007 Humanities Grants Application

2007 Humanities Grants Application
Invited Large Grant Applicants
New Large Grant Deadlines: Application postmark deadline September 1.
(Intent-to-Apply form due July 1.)
5 copies ❏ Narrative (A6-A7)
5 copies ❏ Gift-and-Matching Budget (A5) (optional)
1 copy ❏ Certifications page (A9)
1 copy ❏ 501(c)(3) form
2 copies ❏ Artists’ work samples and 5 copies of sample descriptions (A8) (for arts or installation projects)
1 copy ❏ Envelope with sufficient postage, if desire return of work samples (optional)
From Jefferson and His Gardening Legacy, a workshop at Old
Economy Village that explored Thomas Jefferson’s views on
gardening, the history of garden design in America and the art of
propagating heirloom seeds. Presented by Harmonie Associates
in Beaver County.
From the documentary Tracks Across the Sky which depicts the
vision and hard work that went into the design, construction and
preservation of the Kinzua Viaduct. Produced by Seneca
Highlands in McKean County.

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council
inspires individuals to enjoy and share
a life of learning enriched by human
experience across time and around
the world. PHC integrates the
humanities into everyday life through
partnerships with cultural institutions
and community organizations.
In addition to Humanities Grants, PHC
offers Humanities-and-the-Arts Grants
in partnership with the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts for humanities
programs promoting understanding
and appreciation of the arts. PHC’s
speakers bureau and book discussion
program also serve as resources for
residents of Pennsylvania. For more
information on PHC:
www.pahumanities.org
Phone: 215-925-1005
Toll Free: 800-462-0442 (in PA)
Fax: 215-925-3054
E-mail: phc@pahumanities.org
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Philadelphia, PA
Permit No. 3274
Constitution Place
325 Chestnut Street, Suite 715
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2607
PHC Pennsylvania
Humanities
Council
From Times of Sorrow and Hope: Documenting Everyday Life in Pennsylvania During the
Depression and World War II. This Lancaster County Historical Society traveling exhibit
featured interpretive panels and photographs taken in PA between 1935-1946 by
photographers working for the U.S. government.

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